University of Massachusetts Lowell

Lowell, MA

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University of Massachusetts Lowell - Lowell, MA Area Guide

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Founded as a teaching college in 1894, the University of Massachusetts Lowell has since grown into one of the largest public institutions in the state. A national research university, UMass Lowell provides a transformational education that fosters student success, lifelong learning, and global awareness. Offering more than 100 undergraduate majors and over 70 graduate programs, quality and affordability are paramount at UML.

Situated in a college town, UML is surrounded by plenty of apartments available for rent. UML North Campus is one of three campuses located on the Merrimack River and houses the engineering, science, and business buildings. Neighborhoods convenient to campus include Pawtucketville, Downtown, and the Acre. Getting around from campus is easy with UMass Lowell Roadster shuttle service.

A high-energy campus in the heart of a global community, UMass Lowell offers plenty to do both on and off campus. Over 200 student organizations and 17 NCAA Division I athletic teams keep campus buzzing. Many historic sites, cultural amenities, and opportunities for adventure in Lowell satisfy the curious-minded. Boston is just a 40-minute commuter rail ride away for any big-city longings.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lowell, MA is $1,757 for a studio, $1,948 for one bedroom, $2,308 for two bedrooms, and $1,959 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lowell has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 488 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,757/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 681 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,948/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 885 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,308/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 709 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,959/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

James S Daley Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

686 Students

Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

608 Students

Dr. Gertrude Bailey Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

472 Students

Reilly Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

462 Students

Moody Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

236 Students

James S Daley Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

686 Students

Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

608 Students

Bartlett Community Partnership

Public

Grades PK-8

488 Students

Pyne Arts Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

471 Students

Rogers STEM Academy

Public

Grades K-8

895 Students

Lowell High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,374 Students

Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School

Public

Grades 9-12

124 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lowell National Historical Park
  • Lowell Heritage State Park
  • Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest
  • The Butterfly Place
  • Great Brook Farm State Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Manchester Boston Regional
  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.